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SafeTest 99
USER MANUAL
Страница 1: ...rigelmedical com SafeTest 99 USER MANUAL ...
Страница 2: ...n of this instrument is not affected by storage prior to receipt by the user We therefore recommend that the recalibration period be based on a 12 month interval from the first date the unit is placed into service For information on service or calibration please go to the link below www rigelmedical com calibration Date received into service Copyright 2021 All rights reserved Nothing from this edi...
Страница 3: ...nces for the environment and human health User Notes These operating instructions are intended for the use of adequately trained personnel Warning of electrical danger Indicates instructions must be followed to avoid danger to persons Important follow the documentation This symbol indicates that the operating instructions must be adhered to in order to avoid danger Environmental Conditions The Saf...
Страница 4: ... 99 in an explosive gas or dust environment The SafeTest 99 and all associated cables and leads must be checked for signs of damage before equipment is operated Do not use if there are signs of damage Where safe operation of the SafeTest 99 is no longer possible it should be immediately shut down and secured to prevent accidental operation It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possib...
Страница 5: ...akage Measurement 14 5 NFPA 99 Chassis Leakage Touch Current Measurement 16 6 NFPA 99 Patient Lead Leakage Measurement 18 7 Displaying Line Voltage Supply Characteristics 20 8 Point to Point Measurement 21 9 Warning Messages 23 10 Maintaining the SafeTest 99 24 10 1 Cleaning the Analyzer 24 10 2 User Maintenance 24 10 3 Calibration or Repair 24 14 Technical Specifications 25 14 1 General Specifica...
Страница 6: ...equired and provide the user with full control of the power cycles making testing simple easy and fast An automatic warning of secondary ground paths ensures users are made aware when invalid readings are made thus ensuring correct and accurate test results first time every time 1 1 Key Features Compact robust and portable design Fast step through of test routines with minimised power cycles Manua...
Страница 7: ...rfaces Point to point auxiliary probe Ground continuity and leakage probe Applied Parts Connector Box EUT socket 90 264 VAC 48 64Hz Line inlet 90 264 VAC 48 64Hz Function keys F1 F5 Single Fault Open Ground Open Neutral Line Start Stop Reversed keys ...
Страница 8: ...experience and to help guide the user through the different test steps Below are of some of the icons used in the Rigel SafeTest 99 Select Ground Bond Testing Select Leakage Testing Select Point to Point Testing Ground Continuity and Leakage Select Settings menu change Language and Test Standard Select to the required standard Change to the required language Product information serial number Confi...
Страница 9: ... EUT Interrupts mains to EUT Warning EUT socket live Select Ground leakage Select Chassis leakage Patient Lead Leakage selection Open Ground single fault condition key Open Neutral single fault condition key Ground bond test lead compensated Test running note not used on all tests Go to Home screen ...
Страница 10: ...e with NFPA 99 2015 To get started simply follow these instructions Switch ON To switch on the SafeTest 99 please insert the mains cable to the power inlet the SafeTest 99 will automatically power up to the Home screen 2 1 Setting your Language Press from Home screen to enter Settings menu Select F1 to change the language ...
Страница 11: ...3 Accessing the SafeTest 99 Functions From the SafeTest 99 Home screen select the required test Select F1 to enter the Ground Continuity test menu Please see section 3 0 for further information on performing a Ground Continuity test Select F2 to enter the Leakage test menu Please see section 4 0 to 7 0 for further information on performing Ground Chassis Touch Current Patient Leakage test and disp...
Страница 12: ...ion on point to point Ground Continuity and point to point Leakage testing Select F5 to enter the Settings menu Please see section 2 0 for product information such as serial number hardware firmware and calibration date In any of the above test menus use F5 to return to the Home screen ...
Страница 13: ...utomatically start measuring when the Ground continuity test F1 is selected from the Home screen When testing the Test running icon is displayed The test will run until either F1 or the stop button is selected If Home F5 is selected then the test is stopped and the instrument returns to the Home screen Connection between EUT and SafeTest 99 Ground Continuity Testing M M ...
Страница 14: ...ntial Electric Shock danger To compensate for the test cable resistance connect the test cable between the black ground bond socket and the EUT ground then select the button on the front panel When the lead compensation is activated the icon will appear on the screen To remove the lead compensation remove the cable and select the button When different ground bond cables are used the NULL function ...
Страница 15: ...eakage test select F2 from the Home screen to enter the Leakage test menu Use F1 to select the Ground Leakage test menu Note in the Leakage menu you can switch between Leakage tests and the SafeTest 99 will alter internal settings accordingly Connection between EUT and SafeTest 99 Ground Leakage NFPA 99 2015 M M ...
Страница 16: ...e test select the button on the front panel The test will run until the button is pressed The EUT socket live icon will appear on the screen when the DUT socket is activated To activate single fault conditions use the button on the front panel this opens the neutral fault condition relay Note Opening the Neutral will cause the Device under Test to power off The leakage screen will indicate the cur...
Страница 17: ...urrent test select F2 from the Home screen to enter the Leakage test menu Use F2 to select the Chassis Leakage Touch Current test menu Note in the Leakage menu you can switch between Leakage tests and the SafeTest 99 will alter internal settings accordingly Connection between EUT and SafeTest 99 Chassis Leakage Touch Current NFPA 99 2015 M M ...
Страница 18: ...nd start the test select the button on the front panel The test will run until the button is pressed The EUT socket live icon will appear on the screen when the DUT socket is activated To activate single fault conditions use the and buttons on the front panel opens the ground fault condition relay while the opens the neutral fault condition relay The leakage screen will indicate the current state ...
Страница 19: ... leakage test select F2 from the Home screen to enter the Leakage test menu Use F3 to select the Patient Lead Leakage test menu Note in the Leakage menu you can switch between Leakage tests and the SafeTest 99 will alter internal settings accordingly Connection between EUT and SafeTest 99 Patient Lead Leakage NFPA 99 2015 ...
Страница 20: ...ge in reversed polarity and start the test select the button on the front panel The test will run until the button is pressed The EUT socket live icon will appear on the screen when the DUT socket is activated To activate single fault conditions use the button on the front panel this opens the ground fault condition relay The leakage screen will indicate the current state of the selected fault con...
Страница 21: ...e mains supply characteristics select F2 from the Home screen to enter the Leakage test menu In the Leakage test menu select F4 to display the line voltage frequency and load current Note in the Leakage menu you can switch between Leakage tests and the SafeTest 99 will alter internal settings accordingly ...
Страница 22: ...o point probes between the black and green socket on the back panel The EUT socket will power up during leakage tests however the mains cable is not part of the measurement circuit it is shown as optional and not required The Point to point test is ideal for ground continuity testing on larger and or fixed installed installations Connection between EUT and SafeTest 99 Point to Point Testing ...
Страница 23: ... Ground Continuity measurement Use F2 to perform a point to point Leakage measurement When testing the icon is displayed The test will run until either F1 F2 or the stop button is selected If Home F5 is selected the test is stopped and the instrument returns to the Home screen ...
Страница 24: ...ndary ground warning To perform a valid test the secondary ground must be removed Testing with a secondary ground will lead to invalid readings as the leakage current will flow through the low resistance secondary ground rather than the high resistance 1k body model in the SafeTest 99 Isolated ground error Please note that leakage values can appear at half the value as would be expected under a no...
Страница 25: ...t the product with care will reduce both the life of the instrument and its reliability If the SafeTest 99 is subject to condensation allow the Analyzer to completely dry before use Always check the SafeTest 99 and all test leads for signs of damage and wear before use Do not open the SafeTest 99 under any circumstances Keep the instrument clean and dry Avoid testing in conditions of high electros...
Страница 26: ...suring Range 0 1 9999μA Measurement Display Resolution 0 1 μA Accuracy 2 5 μA Mains Reversal Soft Key Single Fault Conditions Open Neutral and Open Ground Via Soft Key Voltage Measurement Application H N H G N G and touch voltage IEC 61010 Range 0 0V 300VAC Resolution 0 1V Accuracy 2 5 digits between 10V 270VAC Mains frequency 45 0 66 0Hz Resolution 0 1Hz Accuracy Unspecified Overvoltage category ...
Страница 27: ...Humidity 0 98 Relative humidity non condensating Storage Temperature 10 to 50 C Altitude 0 2000m Ingress Protection IP 40 Operating Pollution Degree 2 according to IEC 60529 14 3 Applied Parts Connection Box Size L x W x D Weight 0 33lbs Rating Category I Environmental Protection IP 40 Impact rating 5J Pollution Degree 2 Meets the safety standard BS EN 61010 1 2010 Voltage rating maximum 230Vac ...
Страница 28: ...ss Fail Limits Test Single Fault Condition Limit Ground bond None Leakage current fixed equipment None 10mA AC DC Touch Current Open Ground 500µA Lead Leakage None 100µA Lead Leakage Open Ground 500μA Appendix B NFPA 99 2021 Body Model and Frequency Response Rev 2 ...
